As a plastic surgeon, people often share their fears of surgery. Sadly, they also frequently share horror stories of botched surgeries, terrible results, and even the death of someone they knew. Some of these fears were captured by a US Today article I read recently that showcases the story of the Howards, local to our very own South Florida.
It would be irresponsible of me to say that there aren’t risks in plastic/cosmetic surgery. There are risks involved every time you go under the knife for sure. However that doesn’t mean you should allow that to scare you from looking into the surgeries you would like performed to achieve the results that you desire. Unfortunately, you only hear about the bad or “horror” stories. There are plenty of plastic surgery “wows” that are unseen because the patients look so good. They look so natural, no one would know anything was ever done.
There is plenty that you can do to put yourself in the best possible hands to ensure not only your safety, but results you’ll be happy with.
I feel that the most important thing you can do is to do you homework. First, think long and hard about exactly what you want improved or what you’d be interested in. Then form an idea of the results you’re expecting. Once you’ve done this, find a few surgeons via credible recommendations. Please do yourself a favor and check the surgeon’s web presence. Do you like the feel you get when you see the website? How glitzy? What’s the environment like? Can you see that Doctor treating you? Next, schedule your consultation. Don’t be afraid to ask the doctor about their experience, ask to see testimonials. Most importantly ask questions. What are your different options? What exactly will happen during the surgery? What can you expect during your recovery time? It is paramount that you do your due diligence and stay safe while seeking out the new you!
Safety is job one!
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